What year was I born if I am 6? #
You were born in 2020 ⢠Gen Alpha ('Uhuru Babies')
* If you haven't celebrated your birthday yet, you were probably born in 2019.
Personal Life History: Born in 2020 #
The Kenyan Story: COVID-19 arrived; Kenyans sanitised their hands, argued about curfews, and discovered that working from home meant working all the time
Global Scene: Significant global advancements
Kenya was led by Uhuru Kenyatta at the time.
Cultural & Economic Context #
Where Were You in School? #
Relive the moments that stopped the nation while you were in class:
Turning 18: Entering adulthood and eligible for a National ID.
Turning 35: Eligible to run for the Presidency of Kenya.
Turning 60: The statutory retirement age for civil servants in Kenya.
Your cohort follows the CBC curriculum â the KCPE was discontinued after 2023. You will probably sit a Grade 6 Assessment instead.
You will probably sit for the KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) around 2038.
Global Milestones in 2020 #
- Jan 3: Iranian General Qasem Soleimani is killed by an American airstrike near Baghdad International Airport, igniting global concerns of a potential armed conflict.
- Jan 7: The 6.4Mw⯠2019-20 Puerto Rico earthquakes kill four and injure nine in southern Puerto Rico.
- Jan 8: Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crashes immediately after takeoff at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport; all 176 on board are killed. The plane was shot down by an Iranian anti-aircraft missile.
- Jan 11: COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei: Municipal health officials in Wuhan announce the first recorded death from COVID-19.
Your Democratic Footprint #
First Eligible Election: Coming soon â you haven't hit 18 yet.
Historical milestone status: Upcoming Voter
Explore Other Ages #
Curious about a friend or sibling? See the birth year for people of a nearby age:
Frequently Asked Questions #
When was I born if I am 6 years old? #
If you are 6 years old today, you were born in 2020.
How old am I if I was born in 2020? #
If you were born in 2020, you are 6 years old in 2026.
What generation is a 6-year-old? #
A 6-year-old belongs to the Gen Alpha ('Uhuru Babies') generation (2013-2025).
Who was the President of Kenya when I was born? #
In 2020, Kenya was under the leadership of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
